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What color is A8A438?

The RGB color code for color number #A8A438 is RGB(168, 164, 56). In the RGB color model, #A8A438 has a red value of 168, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.4% magenta, 66.7% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 57.9° (degrees), 50.0 % saturation, and 43.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A8A438 has a hue of 57.9° (degrees), 66.7 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.



Color A8A438 is cool or warm?

Color A8A438 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A8A438? (For interior and product design)

A8A438 has an LRV of nearly 35. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#A8A438

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of #A8A438 with dark and light Color




Is #A8A438 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A8A438 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #A8A438 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 164, 56)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.38%
Yellow
66.67%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(57.86deg, 50.0 %, 43.9 %)

Hue
57.86°
Saturation
50.00 %.
Lightness
43.92 %.

RYB

RYB(75, 153, 61)
Red
75 (29.4%)
Yellow
153 (59.9%)
Blue
61 (23.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
57.86°
Saturation
66.67 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 57.86°

W: 21.96 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 30.14

Y : 35.16

Z : 8.94

YXY

Y1 : 35.16

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.47

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 35.69%

Y : 78.04%


LRV

~ 35.2 %

Munsell Color System

1.1GY 6.4/7.8

CIE-Lab

L : 65.87

A : -11.95

B : 54.24

CIE-Lch

L : 65.87

C : 55.54

H : 102.43

CIE-Luv

L : 65.87

U : 7.24

V : 62.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.3

A : -13.05

B : 32.57






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #A8A438


Here are the colors similar to A8A438. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#B5B35C
Olive Green
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
#BDB76B
Dark Khaki
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A8A438.


#AC9F3C
PANTONE 618 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#AA9D2E
PANTONE 7767 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#B4A91F
PANTONE 7766 C
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#ADA400
PANTONE 398 C
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A8A438.


#B5AC31
RAL 100 70 60 - New Green
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#B6AC4B
RAL 100 70 50 - Dill Green
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#A6B237
RAL 110 70 60 - Lime Green
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A8A438.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A8A438.


#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#91953E
BS 12-D-43 - Sapling
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #A8A438


Here are the paint colors similar to A8A438. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints

Hex color A8A438 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A8A438 to PPG Paints


#A6A23F
Machine Green (PPG1218-6)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#9B983D
Be Yourself (PPG1218-7)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A8A438 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A8A438 to Valspar


#A39F31
Friendly Frog (P020)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#B3A34C
Gilded Pesto (6007-6B)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#B3A85B
Summer Moss (V057-4)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color A8A438 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A8A438 to Behr


#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#AE9B33
Luscious Lime (P330-7)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A8A438 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A8A438 to Dunn-Edwards


#AEA132
Martian (DE 5475)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#B4A54B
Moss Stone (DE 5481)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#AD9E4B
Queen Palm (DE 5488)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#AEAD5B
Palm Frond (DE 5522)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A8A438 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A8A438 to Benjamin Moore


#AEA44A
Olive Tree (392)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#B1AD55
Split Pea (2146-30)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#B4A85C
Wasabi (AF-430)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#AD9B4A
Savannah Moss (385)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A8A438 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A8A438 to Sherwin Williams


#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#AC9825
High Strung (SW 6705)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)
#989746
Luau Green (SW 6712)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#A8A438 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



A8A438
Brass*

383CA8
Persian Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #A8A438?

Color that best contrast with #A8A438 is #383CA8, color name is Persian Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #A8A438?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A8A438 is #383CA8, color name is Persian Blue*.





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